Ben Tollady

Ben Tollady is an agency founder, strategic designer, and design leader with over 20 years of experience in building sustainable, high-performing teams and nurturing creative cultures.

Known for his expertise, Ben has spoken at various events like UX New Zealand and UX Australia, covering topics such as service design, Agile methodologies, and persuasive design. He has also been cited in O'Reilly's 'Lean Enterprise: How high performance organisations innovate at scale.'

Accolades have followed Ben's work, including awards like the Driven X Design Melbourne Design Awards, the Australian Web Awards, and the Computer Weekly E-business Excellence Awards, recognizing projects like Origin, VCAT, Dracula's, and First Choice Holidays.

With a BA (Hons) 2:1 degree from Loughborough University, Ben has a solid educational background to complement his professional experience. He has held key roles in various organizations such as Telstra Energy, InVision, Origin Energy, and Tractor Design School, showcasing his versatile skill set.

From founding and curating events like Business of Design Meet-up, UXmas, and Melbourne Geek Night, to serving as a design director, industry mentor, and usability consultant at leading companies, Ben Tollady's career trajectory exemplifies a dedication to the design industry and a commitment to excellence.